Northern Michigan University, located in Marquette, Michigan, is a dynamic four-year, public, comprehensive university that has grown its reputation based on its award-winning leadership programs, cutting-edge technology initiatives and nationally recognized academic programs. Northern has a population of about 9,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Ask a few Northern students what drew them to our university and you will get a variety of answers. That's because there is no single thing that make students want to go to Northern; it is ALL the things that we do here. Northern is big enough to offer a wide variety of academic programs but is also small enough that every time you walk across campus, you'll probably wave "hi" to someone you know.

Curiosity is the raw ingredient of knowledge. It causes us to ask questions, to seek answers, to learn. At Northern Michigan University, natural curiosity and intellectual challenge meet in stimulating classes grounded in the liberal arts. So wherever your curiosity leads you, you can count on the support you need to take the next step, ask the next question, propose the next hypothesis.

The mission of the Northern Michigan University Department of Intercollegiate Athletics, Recreational Sports and the United States Olympic Training Site is to create an environment that promotes academic excellence, interpersonal growth and social development; embraces diversity; teaches lifetime leisure skills; fosters spirit and tradition; and builds a lifelong connection to NMU.

Yes, you'll attend your classes, but what else will you be doing as a student at Northern? There's so much stuff to choose from. There's a student organization or club – almost 300 at last count-- for just about every interest. If you're into investigating the paranormal, anime or improv comedy, there's a group. Cheer on your fellow Wildcats at a hockey game or volleyball match. Join a competitive club sport or an intramural team. The sky is the limit.

NMU Offers Environmental Camp

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Media are invited to cover the inaugural Environmental Science Camp at Northern Michigan University July 27-Aug. 2. The pilot residential program will introduce youth to the campus, community and natural assets that comprise “the Northern experience.” It is a collaborative effort involving Admissions, the Seaborg Center and the Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences department.

Students will paddle the AuTrain River and cruise on Lake Superior to monitor water quality issues; explore the landforms, vegetation and archaeology of Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore; tour a local mine to learn where minerals originate, how they are extracted and how mining affects the environment and society; understand the role of the Great Lakes in shipping resources; explore sustainability issues using local plants and resources for food; learn how people have interacted for thousands of years with U.P. landscapes; and experience modern-day Marquette while learning about urban planning, historical aspects of urban growth and human impact on the environment as cities grow.

The schedule of activities follows (after the Sunday night check-in). For more information, contact Chris Standerford in the NMU Seaborg Center at 227-2002.